To help Louisiana’s citizens and decision-makers better understand the state’s budget deficit, PAR has developed a hub containing links to important organizations and academic resources. Exclusive PAR reports and commentary on the 2016 regular and extraordinary sessions can also be found here.
As Louisiana braces for what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts will be another season of “above normal” hurricane activity in the Atlantic, the 2025 season also marks the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most destructive and expensive hurricanes to hit the state.
Voting on Louisiana Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1978-2025 March 29, 2025 1.) Specialty Trial Courts and Discipline of Lawyers. A vote for would add to the constitution the Louisiana Supreme Court’s authority to discipline out-of-state lawyers for legal work in the state and expand the Legislature’s authority to create specialty courts not limited to parish and […]
Article Election Ballot # Amendment Pass or Fail Article I: Declaration of Rights I 11/08/22 7 Limits on Involuntary Servitude Fail I 12/10/22 1 Prohibit Voting for People Who Aren’t U.S. Citizens Pass I 11/03/20 1 No Right to Abortion Pass I 11/06/18 1 Felon in Public Office Pass I 11/06/18 2 Unanimous Jury […]
75th Anniversary
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence
For 75 years, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has been at the forefront of advancing transparency, accountability and smarter public policy in our state. PAR’s legacy is built on your support. Help us continue shaping Louisiana’s future for the next 75 years.
